MegadethArsenal of Megadeth

The definitive DVD for these thrash progenitors, the two-disc Arsenal of Megadeth is packed with videos, interviews, live footage and hidden treasures that spotlight a less complicated age when metal equalled Rip magazine, denim vests, MTVs Headbangers Ball and Pony hi-tops. Disc one includes Megadeths footage from Penelope Spheeriss documentary Decline of Western Civilization, Part II: The Metal Years. After the "In My Darkest Hour video, bandleader Dave Mustaine waxes philosophically about wanting to "stay at the street level and not write music for the (ahem) dollar sign  hard to believe when Countdown to Extinction came out on the heels of Metallicas eponymous 1991 blockbuster. "Hanger 18 and "Go To Hell remain fantastic videos, despite the profanity being edited out of the latter. More footage covers the band skydiving, guitarist Chris Poland with eyeliner and guitarist Marty Friedmans physics-defying hair. Disc two shows the 94 band in the studio, building their Megadeth, Arizona compound in Phoenix. The video for "Train of Consequences is like a surreal Wild Wild West, with scenes of babies on clotheslines that were used for the cover art of Youthanasia. The footage underlines the true genius of this line-up, both visually and musically, as bassist Dave Ellefson is seen helping out on drumming duties and backup vocals on "Reckoning Day. Containing material from Mustaines personal archives, this Arsenal will easily rank at the top of any metal collection. (Capitol/EMI)